Greek Passenger Ferry Sinks Under Tow off Sifnos
The passenger and vehicle ferry Irini K has foundered off the island of Sifnos while being towed toward Perama, with both people aboard rescued safely.
A Greek-flagged passenger and vehicle ferry has sunk in the Aegean Sea during a towing operation. The casualty occurred approximately one nautical mile off the coast of the island of Sifnos.
The vessel, identified as the Irini K, was under tow between Kalymnos and the mainland port of Perama when it foundered.
Two individuals who were aboard the ferry at the time of the incident were successfully recovered from the water by the accompanying tugboat. Both individuals were reported to be in good health following the operation.
A Hellenic Coast Guard patrol vessel was dispatched to attend the scene in response to the sinking off Sifnos.
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